tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post896139861492266771..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Dick FrancisJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-32150674978935182572010-02-18T12:25:29.990-08:002010-02-18T12:25:29.990-08:00My condolences to you, too, Laura. You lost a spec...My condolences to you, too, Laura. You lost a special friend. <br /><br />I hope you don't mind, but I've linked to your post in my own Dick Francis tribute post, plus I Tweeted a link to your comments as well. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your memories.RhondaLhttp://www.thehorseyset.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-21127242788920911762010-02-16T09:21:34.433-08:002010-02-16T09:21:34.433-08:00Oh how very cool that you corresponded with Mr. Fr...Oh how very cool that you corresponded with Mr. Francis. I saw in the paper that he passed on and I reflected on all the books of his that I read. I'm so glad to hear he was a genuine man, cheerful and encouraging as well. Thank-you for writing about him - the paper's write up was amazing as I hadn't known so much about his incredilbe life.Shansterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04397551985965117012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45422323370808004702010-02-15T18:18:55.753-08:002010-02-15T18:18:55.753-08:00Laura,
I, too, mourn his death. What a great auth...Laura,<br /><br />I, too, mourn his death. What a great author, and as you've described him, a wonderful man. People who take the time to do what he did for you and others are very rare. What a gem he was.Jami Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-27106364389798910182010-02-15T17:37:32.937-08:002010-02-15T17:37:32.937-08:00Voyager--I'm not in his class. But his acknowl...Voyager--I'm not in his class. But his acknowledgement did mean a lot to me. <br /><br />Mrs Mom--yeah, I will always treasure his books--well said.Laura Crumhttp://www.lauracrum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-31110163568262140802010-02-15T16:45:01.625-08:002010-02-15T16:45:01.625-08:00I also grew up with Dick Francis books, cherishing...I also grew up with Dick Francis books, cherishing every one of them, and wondering what it would be like to steeplechase. <br /><br />How amazing that you had such a deep and lasting friendship with such a great man. It must have made you very proud to have been acknowledged by him, but you too are in the same class as he is, a great equine writer. <br /><br />Dick Francis will be missed- it's a Dead Cert.Fantastyk Voyagerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065772565014490544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-32528873906638842072010-02-15T14:25:20.158-08:002010-02-15T14:25:20.158-08:00What a fantastic tribute to an amazing man! I will...What a fantastic tribute to an amazing man! I will sorely miss his new books, and will always treasure the ones he left us all with.Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-79237227491128514212010-02-15T14:00:08.497-08:002010-02-15T14:00:08.497-08:00Horse Of Course--It is sad to lose him, yes, but 8...Horse Of Course--It is sad to lose him, yes, but 89 is a grand age to live to, and he had a full and happy life, by all accounts. Surely this is what we all wish for. And yes, here's to Dick. What a great gift he has given us all.Laura Crumhttp://www.lauracrum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-78148262103841866332010-02-15T13:09:55.977-08:002010-02-15T13:09:55.977-08:00How sad.
And what a wonderful person he seems to h...How sad.<br />And what a wonderful person he seems to have been, Laura.<br /><br />I have also spent many exciting moments in the corner of a sofa with a Dick Francis book, oblivious of the surroundings.<br /><br />I would like to think that now he may be able to race his beloved Thoroughbreds once again.<br />I'll take a full speed gallop for him next time on trail. The type that brings tears to your eyes, and where your horse goes so fast that you are not *quite* sure whether she will listen when you ask her to slow down.<br />Here's to you, Dick!HorseOfCoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907659164579327290noreply@blogger.com